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Kershaw baffles Nats to go to 11-1...Pirates make Bumgarner tough-luck loser UNDATED (AP) — The L.A. Dodgers took full advantage of Stephen Strasburg's upper back strain which caused him to miss last night's potential ace vs. ace matchup against Clayton Kershaw.

Mets sweep into the World Series...Blue Jays send ALCS back to Kansas City CHICAGO (AP) — With clinical efficiency, the New York Mets have swept the Chicago Cubs and are going to the World Series for the first time in 15 years. The Mets topped the Cubs 8-3 to finish a four-game sweep of the National League Championship Series in which they never trailed once in a game.

DeGrom lifts Mets...Cubs' offense lacking against Lackey...Royals rally to beat Astros...Rangers taking 2-0 lead back to Texas UNDATED (AP) — Clayton Kershaw was pretty good in Game 1 of the Dodgers' NL division series against the Mets last night, but Jacob deGrom was better.

NFL-SCHEDULE Six still perfect, but Cardinals aren't UNDATED (AP) — There are six unbeaten teams remaining as the NFL concludes its fourth week of the season. Green Bay, Denver, Cincinnati, Atlanta and Carolina were able to improve to 4-0 on Sunday, while Arizona absorbed its first loss of the season. The other unbeaten team, New England, had a bye week.

UNDATED (AP) — The Dodgers were able to celebrate their third straight National League West crown last night, and they did it at the home of their arch-enemy.

NFL-PACKERS/CHIEFS Rodgers, Cobb hook up for 3 TDs in Packers win GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers and Randall Cobb were productive as the Green Bay Packers stayed unbeaten this season.

MLB-SCHEDULE Jays top Yanks to pad division lead UNDATED (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have regained a 3 1/2-game lead in the American League East by blanking the New York Yankees in the finale of the season series.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have promoted Calvin Booth to director of player personnel and added assistant coach Bryan Gates to the coaching staff.

MLB-NO-HITTER Orioles are hitless in Seattle SEATTLE (AP) — There have been just two no-hitters thrown by Japanese-born pitchers against American League teams, and the Baltimore Orioles were the victims each time.